Timeless men's watches for every occasion
Watches are a game-changer when it comes to men's accessories. They're an obvious choice because they're useful, but they also have a way of completing an outfit like nothing else.
With the rise of the smartwatch over the last decade, classic styles are rarely spotted out in the wild, but many designers and watchmakers are taking steps to rectify this. Whether they've combined smartwatch capabilities in classic analog designs, created modern takes on more vintage styles, or created timeless timepieces that work for any occasion, there's a watch out there for everyone.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Best overall watch
Fossil Men's Stainless Steel Chronograph Quartz Watch
We've picked the Fossil Men's Stainless Steel Chronograph Quartz Watch as our best overall for its classic outlook and simple, effective features. Made of black stainless steel, it will go with any outfit, whether it's dressy or casual. It has a simple dial with three subdials, a date window, and Fossil's classic minimalist logo. Water resistant up to 50 metres, you can buy yours here.
Best classic watches
Daniel Wellington Classic Arctic 40mm
Another versatile option, the silver and blue outlook on this gorgeous watch will elevate any smart-casual look. It has a simple dial with a sunray finish, echoing the 'Arctic' aspect of its name, and a silver strap made of stainless steel mesh. Modern and sophisticated, this is one of the most classic watches on our list.
Tissot Classic Dream
This refined timepiece from luxury Swiss watchmaker Tissot has a timeless nature and will last you years with its scratch-resistant sapphire crystal face. It has a genuine leather strap and Roman numerals adorning the face, a feature that's becoming rarer in a world of smartwatches. Perfect for daily wear to the office, or to finish off a suited occasion, you can buy this one for $420.
Best designer watches
Tommy Hilfiger Sullivan Watch
Famed lifestyle designer brand Tommy Hilfiger is well-known for its classic American style, bringing an elevated sartorial edge to casualwear. The Sullivan Watch features the Hilfiger touch, with an all-black outlook, various dials, and a three-hand design that sits on a textured face. The smooth, stainless steel bracelet ties the look off, creating a classy designer watch you'll wear day to day.
BOSS Associate Watch
With a gold-toned stainless steel band and casing, which is offset by the midnight blue quartz face, this watch from BOSS is ultra-luxurious. While it is water resistant up to 50 metres, regular professional cleaning is recommended in order to keep it in the best possible condition. Utterly timeless, you'll have this watch for many, many years to come.
Best vintage watch
Casio Vintage A700WMG-9A Watch
This vintage-style watch has a rectangular digital face, a far cry from the modern, square models of today. It has a gold ion-plated case, a mesh stainless steel band for comfort, and an LED backlight so you can always see the time. This is perfect if you truly like something that's a little bit different. Now 20 per cent off, you can buy it for $143.20.
Best active watches
Withings ScanWatch
This analog-design watch has many hidden fitness features, again giving the goal-tracking aspects you need without the harsh, square outlook. Created by French electronics company Withings, who are known for their products in the health-monitoring space, this watch has some pretty amazing features. You can use it to detect atrial fibrillation or heart rhythm using its ECG wrist-based oximetry, while also keeping across your oxygen saturation levels and heart rate. Perfect for improving your health over time, you can pair this one with the Withings HealthMate app to review your progress as needed.
Garmin Vivomove Sport
While smartwatches can often look a little garish, the Vivomove Sport by Garmin combines all the smartwatch features we know and love with a sleek, classic analog look. With heart rate, sleep, step and hydration monitoring, smart notifications, and touchscreen technology, you'll have all the advantages of a modern fitness watch that also looks excellent with your favourite smart-casual attire.
Apple Watch Ultra
Sporting the classic smartwatch appearance, the Apple Watch Ultra is one of the most modern-looking to make the list. While it's clearly a fitness watch, its bevy of features make it worth everyday wear. Featuring a rugged and capable design, it's been created with endurance athletes in mind, with access to advanced metrics in the paired workout app. It also has a battery life of up to 36 hours and a corrosion-resistant titanium case that will stay in great condition even on your greatest, most active adventures.
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